2016 has been a difficult year for many. As I reflect on these past twelve months, I’m reminded that there are many things we can control – like how we react to stressful situations, how we engage with loved ones, whether or not we choose to give the benefit of the doubt, love and compassion over judgement, and last but not least, what we knit, crochet and handcraft and for whom.

I came across Orly Genger’s knitted gradient books today and as you can see, they are beautiful. It dawns on me now that they also serve as the perfect symbol for the I came across Orly Genger’s knitted gradient books today and as you can see, they are beautiful. It dawns on me now that they also serve as the perfect symbol for the upcoming year – we can turn the page and choose to knit into our lives that which nourishes us and challenges us to be better human beings – we can knit our own stories, so let’s do it.

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